Sex Advice With An Edge
By Alexia Lewis By the time I turned 18, I still never got the “sex talk” from my parents. I entered the world equipped with only the knowledge mass media, pop culture, and my high school freshman sex-ed class could give me. At the time I thought I dodged an awkward bullet, but a few …
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By Canela López While sex in general has been misrepresented in popular media and porn, LGBTQ sex, in particular, tends to be exaggerated. Less than 6% of teens reported that they received sex education with any mention of LGBTQ-related topics, making it easy to believe some of the most popular myths. Here are 7 things you …
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Talking with your partners about what’s on — and off — the table can be scary, but so important, perhaps especially if you’ve had sexual trauma in your past. By Erin Taylor Picture this. You’ve arrived to a lover’s house for the first time after a date. It gets hot and heavy, but soon you …
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By Michael H. Keller Sexual predators have found an easy access point into the lives of young people: They are meeting them online through multiplayer video games and chat apps, making virtual connections right in their victims’ homes. Many of the interactions lead to crimes of “sextortion,” in which children are coerced into sending explicit …
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By Amanda McColl Safe sex is something that everyone who is sexually active should be aware of, but sadly, some of this vital information can get lost in the shuffle. Whether you’re in a long term relationship, hooking up, or somewhere in between, keeping yourself safe is vital. Condoms are the thing that comes to …
By Shafia Zaloom Exploring sexuality with others can be scary, confusing, and thrilling, and digital devices make every interaction more consequential. Consent must be given in person, during sexual activity, and whenever a new form of sexual activity is initiated. Many young people communicate and establish relationships through technology. This may provide a false sense …
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By Kelly Gonsalves Negative feelings about sex are no joke. Most women grow up with some pretty negative messages about their bodies and sexuality, and even though many of us are able to shake off a lot of that shame and stigma as we get older and move through the world, those early messages we …
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By Marie Claire Dorking Just reading the title of this article is likely to bring many parents out in an uncomfortable sweat. Having the sex chat with your smalls is totally filed under the awkward convos parents dread, but being able to talk openly and honestly about the subject has multiple benefits. Recent research has revealed that children who feel able to talk …
by Rory Gory Pansexual, skoliosexual, asexual biromantic. How young queer people are identifying their sexual and romantic orientations is expanding—as is the language they use to do it. More than 1 in 5 LGBTQ youth use words other than lesbian, gay, and bisexual to describe their sexualities, according to a new report based on findings …
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Researchers May Have Finally Figured It Out By Kelly Gonsalves Sex with a stranger or a new flame can be thrilling, but there’s something to be said for the kind of intimate, comfortable, deeply connected sex you can have with a committed partner you’ve been with for years. A lot of research has demonstrated that …
(And Get Your Sex Life Back On Track) by Bonnie Evie Gifford The results are in: we’re officially having less sex than ever – but not through choice. Could our trouble discussing our sexual worries be getting in the way of having a good time? Sex. It’s not something we really talk about as a …
By Remy Rippon After centuries of secrecy, female sexuality is finally finding a voice, with women entering a new era of enlightenment and fulfilment thanks in part to the booming wellness industry. Considering how long females have graced this earth, it’s astounding to think it was only 21 years ago that scientific research discovered something …
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By Emily MacInnis Sexual pleasure and accurate sexual information are essential for healthy relationships, a psychology professor said at a campus event Thursday. The Campus Events Commission hosted “Becoming Cliterate: An Evening of Conversation between Rachel Bloom and Dr. Laurie Mintz” on Thursday evening. The event featured a conversation between Bloom, the actress and writer …
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“There is no shame in having all the information possible.” By Katelyn Burns “You are not chewed gum,” read an art display featuring wads of gum, located in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., unveiled on October 30 by advocates for science-based comprehensive sexual education. The display, organized by Advocates for Youth …
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I thought I knew it all, but I quickly realized we learn little about our own pleasure by Kaitlin Fontana, Chatelaine “You go up and down, and stuff comes out,” Luna Matatas says to the camera while stroking a dildo that looks like a very realistic penis. Matatas is a Toronto-based sex and pleasure educator, …
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